What are the factors to consider before installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system or wind turbine?
Solar PV systems installed and connected after 1 January 2010 must be installed by a person, who at the time of the installation had a Grid-connect Design & Install accreditation from the Clean Energy Council to be eligible for the Solar Bonus Scheme. The Clean Energy Council also has information on Approved Grid Connect Inverters and solar photovoltaic (PV) modules suitable for installation under the Commonwealth Government rebate programs and Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) schemes. To find an accredited installer visit: http://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/cec/accreditation/Solar-PV-accreditation/findaninstaller.html Once the solar PV system or wind turbine is installed, customers must ensure that only a suitably qualified person connects the installation to the electrical wiring on their property, e.g. to their switchboard. A list of level 2 accredited service providers who may provide this service is on the Fair Trading web site: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Consumers/Buyi
